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2. Millions of Americans who purchased insurance for themselves on the individual market began receiving notices in the fall of 2013 that their policies were being canceled because they don’t comply with the broad level of coverage required under the ACA. When asked about this, what did President Obama say?
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“I just want to be completely clear about this; I keep on saying this but somehow folks aren’t listening. If you like your health care plan, you keep your health care plan. Nobody is going to force you to leave your health care plan." |
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“If you're one of the more than 250 million Americans who already have health insurance, you will keep your health insurance. This law will only make it more secure and more affordable.” |
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“You like your plan? You'll be keeping your plan. No one is taking that away from you.” |
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“I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances they got from me… We're going to do everything we can to deal with folks who find themselves in a tough position as a consequence of this.” |
